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Pokemon invade South Texas Botanical Gardens and other Monday events

Corpus Christi
Published 6:30 p.m. CT Aug. 6, 2017

The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., will offer a Pokemon Go-themed discount through Dec. 31. Players with a Trainer Profile level five or above receive an admission discount (must show app at check-in). Three gyms, three nests, up to eight raids a day and at least 10 Pokestops have popped up at the gardens since the release of Generation 2. Cost: adults $2 off admission with app; all others $1 off admission with app; members free. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.(Photo: Contributed photo)

MONDAY, AUG. 7

SEASONS BEGIN: High school football teams begin workouts for the 2017 season and the high school volleyball regular season begin Monday, Aug. 7. Check out www.caller.com/sports for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE: The Coastal Bend Blood Center will offer an $8 Fandango movie voucher or a T-shirt to every blood donor during the month of August. Information: 361-855-4943 or www.coastalbendbloodcenter.org.

POKEMON: The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., will offer a Pokemon Go-themed discount through Dec. 31. Players with a Trainer Profile level five or above receive an admission discount (must show app at check-in). Three gyms, three nests, up to eight raids a day and at least 10 Pokestops have popped up at the gardens since the release of Generation 2. Cost: adults $2 off admission with app; all others $1 off admission with app; members free. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.

ART: The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., will offer free admission to active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families (military ID required) from Memorial Day through Labor Day as part of the 2017 Blue Star Museums program. Cost: Free with military ID. Information: 361-825-3500 or www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org.

EDUCATION:ERDT/Share!, a non-profit organization endorsed by the United Way, is looking for host families to house foreign exchange students for the Fall 2017-Spring 2018 school year. Students speak English and have their own medical insurance. Deadline to apply is August 2017. Information: 1-800-941-3738, www.sharesouthwest.org.

WALKING TOURS: The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Healthy South Texas now offer historical walking tour maps of Rockport and Fulton. Maps include a scavenger hunt with a prize. Maps available at Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 319 Broadway St., Rockport. Cost: Free. Information: 361-790-0103.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT: The Texas A&M University Coastal Bend Health Education Center offers a weekly diabetes self-management course as either a one-day or multi-day class at the Education Service Center, 209 N. Water St. This class provides individuals diagnosed with Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes with health education and resources to manage their diabetes. Cost: Free. Information and registration: 361-561-8584 or cbhec.tamhsc.edu/diabetes-education.

HOMEOWNER APPLICATIONS: The nonprofit organization Sea City Work Camp is accepting applications from Corpus Christi-area homeowners for the June 2018 Sea City Work Camp. Homeowners must meet certain guidelines, including income and ownership qualifications. High-school age youth work on job sites during a one-week summer camp replacing roofs and painting homes at no cost to the homeowner. Cost: Free. Information and applications: www.seacityworkcamp.com or 361-946-WORK.

TUESDAY, AUG. 8

YOUNG BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS: Young Business Professionals of the Coastal Bend will host the August open meeting from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at House of Rock, 511 Starr St. Learn about upcoming and events and community service projects and hear committee reports on planning activities. Cost: Free. Information: www.ybpcb.com or www.facebook.com/YBPCB/.